Prof. Dr. med. Pietro Vernazza
Severe Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) is Associated With Elevated Serum Immunoglobulin (Ig) A and Antiphospholipid IgA Antibodies
Hasan Ali O, Penninger J, Bergthaler A, Popa A, Gómez-Mejia A, Schüpbach R, Bühler P, Vernazza P, Kahlert C, Kohler P, Albrich W, Kern L, Thiel S, Weber M, Paprotny M, Brugger S, Risch L, Bomze D, Flatz L. Severe Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) is Associated With Elevated Serum Immunoglobulin (Ig) A and Antiphospholipid IgA Antibodies. Clin Infect Dis 2021; 73:e2869-e2874.
02.01.2021Severe Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) is Associated With Elevated Serum Immunoglobulin (Ig) A and Antiphospholipid IgA Antibodies
02.01.2021Clin Infect Dis 2021; 73:e2869-e2874
Hasan Ali Omar, Penninger Josef M, Bergthaler Andreas, Popa Alexandra M, Gómez-Mejia Alejandro, Schüpbach Reto A, Bühler Philipp K, Vernazza Pietro, Kahlert Christian, Kohler Philipp, Albrich Werner, Kern Lukas, Thiel Sarah, Weber Myriam, Paprotny Matthias, Brugger Silvio D, Risch Lorenz, Bomze David, Flatz Lukas
The Swiss STAR trial - an evaluation of target groups for sexually transmitted infection screening in the sub-sample of women
Vernazza P, Risch L, Lange K, Esson C, Hauser C, Aebi-Popp K, Stoffel M, Dost F, Ritzler M, Rasi M, Schmidt A. The Swiss STAR trial - an evaluation of target groups for sexually transmitted infection screening in the sub-sample of women. Swiss Med Wkly 2020; 150:w20393.
31.12.2020The Swiss STAR trial - an evaluation of target groups for sexually transmitted infection screening in the sub-sample of women
31.12.2020Swiss Med Wkly 2020; 150:w20393
Vernazza Pietro, Risch Lorenz, Lange Katharina, Esson Cate, Hauser Christoph V, Aebi-Popp Karoline, Stoffel Milena, Dost Ferah, Ritzler Michael, Rasi Manuela, Schmidt Axel Jeremias
The Swiss STAR trial - an evaluation of target groups for sexually transmitted infection screening in the sub-sample of men
Schmidt A, Konrad T, Lange K, Lehner A, Jouinot F, Stöckle M, Hauser C, Lung T, Ritzler M, Christinet V, Esson C, Rasi M, Vernazza P. The Swiss STAR trial - an evaluation of target groups for sexually transmitted infection screening in the sub-sample of men. Swiss Med Wkly 2020; 150:w20392.
31.12.2020The Swiss STAR trial - an evaluation of target groups for sexually transmitted infection screening in the sub-sample of men
31.12.2020Swiss Med Wkly 2020; 150:w20392
Schmidt Axel Jeremias, Konrad Torsten, Lange Katharina, Lehner Andreas, Jouinot Florent, Stöckle Marcel, Hauser Christoph V, Lung Thomas, Ritzler Michael, Christinet Vanessa, Esson Cate, Rasi Manuela, Vernazza Pietro
Using longitudinally sampled viral nucleotide sequences to characterize the drivers of HIV-1 transmission
Reichmuth M, Kouyos R, Kusejko K, Günthard H, Bernasconi E, Cavassini M, Vernazza P, Ramette A, Hauser C, Hirsch H, Yerly S, Klimkait T, Perreau M, Metzner K, Böni J, Nguyen H, Bachmann N, Chaudron S, Swiss HIV Cohort Study. Using longitudinally sampled viral nucleotide sequences to characterize the drivers of HIV-1 transmission. HIV Med 2020
25.12.2020Using longitudinally sampled viral nucleotide sequences to characterize the drivers of HIV-1 transmission
25.12.2020HIV Med 2020
Reichmuth M L, Kouyos R D, Kusejko K, Günthard H F, Bernasconi E, Cavassini M, Vernazza Pietro, Ramette A, Hauser C, Hirsch H H, Yerly S, Klimkait T, Perreau M, Metzner K J, Böni J, Nguyen H, Bachmann N, Chaudron S E, Swiss HIV Cohort Study
Characterization of a Pan-Immunoglobulin Assay Quantifying Antibodies Directed against the Receptor Binding Domain of the SARS-CoV-2 S1-Subunit of the Spike Protein: A Population-Based Study
Schaffner A, Bodmer T, Imperiali M, Renz H, Kohler P, Vernazza P, Kahlert C, Twerenbold R, Paprotny M, Conen D, Bigler S, Hillmann D, Lung T, Risch L, Aeschbacher S, Risch C, Weber M, Thiel S, Jüngert K, Pichler M, Grossmann K, Wohlwend N, Risch M. Characterization of a Pan-Immunoglobulin Assay Quantifying Antibodies Directed against the Receptor Binding Domain of the SARS-CoV-2 S1-Subunit of the Spike Protein: A Population-Based Study. J Clin Med 2020; 9
09.12.2020Characterization of a Pan-Immunoglobulin Assay Quantifying Antibodies Directed against the Receptor Binding Domain of the SARS-CoV-2 S1-Subunit of the Spike Protein: A Population-Based Study
09.12.2020J Clin Med 2020; 9
Schaffner Anna, Bodmer Thomas, Imperiali Mauro, Renz Harald, Kohler Philipp, Vernazza Pietro, Kahlert Christian, Twerenbold Raphael, Paprotny Matthias, Conen David, Bigler Susanna, Hillmann Dorothea, Lung Thomas, Risch Lorenz, Aeschbacher Stefanie, Risch Corina, Weber Myriam C, Thiel Sarah L, Jüngert Katharina, Pichler Michael, Grossmann Kirsten, Wohlwend Nadia, Risch Martin
Diagnosis of latent tuberculosis infection is associated with reduced HIV viral load and lower risk for opportunistic infections in people living with HIV
Kusejko K, Nemeth J, Kouyos R, Hoffmann M, Vernazza P, Bernasconi E, Vetter P, Furrer H, Khanna N, Darling K, Zens K, Olson G, Günthard H, Swiss HIV Cohort Study. Diagnosis of latent tuberculosis infection is associated with reduced HIV viral load and lower risk for opportunistic infections in people living with HIV. PLoS Biol 2020; 18:e3000963.
07.12.2020Diagnosis of latent tuberculosis infection is associated with reduced HIV viral load and lower risk for opportunistic infections in people living with HIV
07.12.2020PLoS Biol 2020; 18:e3000963
Kusejko Katharina, Nemeth Johannes, Kouyos Roger D, Hoffmann Matthias, Vernazza Pietro, Bernasconi Enos, Vetter Pauline, Furrer Hansjakob, Khanna Nina, Darling Katharine, Zens Kyra, Olson Gregory S, Günthard Huldrych F, Swiss HIV Cohort Study
Temporal Course of SARS-CoV-2 Antibody Positivity in Patients with COVID-19 following the First Clinical Presentation
Risch M, Imperiali M, Salimi Y, Fleisch F, Cusini A, Renz H, Kohler P, Vernazza P, Kahlert C, Paprotny M, Bodmer T, Egli K, Weber M, Thiel S, Grossmann K, Wohlwend N, Lung T, Hillmann D, Ritzler M, Ferrara F, Bigler S, Risch L. Temporal Course of SARS-CoV-2 Antibody Positivity in Patients with COVID-19 following the First Clinical Presentation. Biomed Res Int 2020; 2020:9878453.
16.11.2020Temporal Course of SARS-CoV-2 Antibody Positivity in Patients with COVID-19 following the First Clinical Presentation
16.11.2020Biomed Res Int 2020; 2020:9878453
Risch Martin, Imperiali Mauro, Salimi Yacir, Fleisch Felix, Cusini Alexia, Renz Harald, Kohler Philipp, Vernazza Pietro, Kahlert Christian, Paprotny Matthias, Bodmer Thomas, Egli Konrad, Weber Myriam, Thiel Sarah, Grossmann Kirsten, Wohlwend Nadia, Lung Thomas, Hillmann Dorothea, Ritzler Michael, Ferrara Francesca, Bigler Susanna, Risch Lorenz
Heritability of the HIV-1 reservoir size and decay under long-term suppressive ART
Wan C, Yerly S, Battegay M, Walti L, Calmy A, Vernazza P, Bernasconi E, Cavassini M, Metzner K, Günthard H, Kouyos R, Klimkait T, Perreau M, Böni J, Bachmann N, Mitov V, Blanquart F, Céspedes S, Turk T, Neumann K, Beerenwinkel N, Bogojeska J, Fellay J, Roth V, Swiss HIV Cohort Study. Heritability of the HIV-1 reservoir size and decay under long-term suppressive ART. Nat Commun 2020; 11:5542.
02.11.2020Heritability of the HIV-1 reservoir size and decay under long-term suppressive ART
02.11.2020Nat Commun 2020; 11:5542
Wan Chenjie, Yerly Sabine, Battegay Manuel, Walti Laura, Calmy Alexandra, Vernazza Pietro, Bernasconi Enos, Cavassini Matthias, Metzner Karin J, Günthard Huldrych F, Kouyos Roger D, Klimkait Thomas, Perreau Matthieu, Böni Jürg, Bachmann Nadine, Mitov Venelin, Blanquart François, Céspedes Susana Posada, Turk Teja, Neumann Kathrin, Beerenwinkel Niko, Bogojeska Jasmina, Fellay Jacques, Roth Volker, Swiss HIV Cohort Study
HCV Genetic Diversity Can Be Used to Infer Infection Recency and Time since Infection
Carlisle L, Günthard H, Bernasconi E, Vernazza P, Stoeckle M, Cavassini M, Nguyen A, Yerly S, Rauch A, Salazar-Vizcaya L, Fehr J, Braun D, Huber M, Böni J, Shah C, Mbunkah H, Metzner K, Turk T, Kouyos R. HCV Genetic Diversity Can Be Used to Infer Infection Recency and Time since Infection. Viruses 2020; 12
31.10.2020HCV Genetic Diversity Can Be Used to Infer Infection Recency and Time since Infection
31.10.2020Viruses 2020; 12
Carlisle Louisa A, Günthard Huldrych F, Bernasconi Enos, Vernazza Pietro, Stoeckle Marcel, Cavassini Matthias, Nguyen Aude, Yerly Sabine, Rauch Andri, Salazar-Vizcaya Luisa, Fehr Jan, Braun Dominique L, Huber Michael, Böni Jürg, Shah Cyril, Mbunkah Herbert A, Metzner Karin J, Turk Teja, Kouyos Roger D
Predictors of virological failure and time to viral suppression of first line integrase inhibitor based antiretroviral treatment
Pyngottu A, Günthard H, Bernasconi E, Vernazza P, Furrer H, Stöckle M, Cavassini M, Calmy A, Yerly S, Perreau M, Hirsch H, Huber M, Kouyos R, Scherrer A, Swiss HIV Cohort Study. Predictors of virological failure and time to viral suppression of first line integrase inhibitor based antiretroviral treatment. Clin Infect Dis 2020
24.10.2020Predictors of virological failure and time to viral suppression of first line integrase inhibitor based antiretroviral treatment
24.10.2020Clin Infect Dis 2020
Pyngottu Ashima, Günthard Huldrych F, Bernasconi Enos, Vernazza Pietro, Furrer Hansjakob, Stöckle Marcel, Cavassini Matthias, Calmy Alexandra, Yerly Sabine, Perreau Matthieu, Hirsch Hans, Huber Michael, Kouyos Roger, Scherrer Alexandra U, Swiss HIV Cohort Study
Flattening the curve in 52 days: characterisation of the COVID-19 pandemic in the Principality of Liechtenstein - an observational study
Thiel S, Copeland S, Karajan T, Cusini A, Fleisch F, Kahlert C, Vernazza P, Risch M, Ritzler M, Hillmann D, Lung T, Wohlwend N, Risch L, Weber M, Paprotny M. Flattening the curve in 52 days: characterisation of the COVID-19 pandemic in the Principality of Liechtenstein - an observational study. Swiss Med Wkly 2020; 150:w20361.
16.10.2020Flattening the curve in 52 days: characterisation of the COVID-19 pandemic in the Principality of Liechtenstein - an observational study
16.10.2020Swiss Med Wkly 2020; 150:w20361
Thiel Sarah Lucia, Copeland Sandra, Karajan Tomas V, Cusini Alexia, Fleisch Felix, Kahlert Christian, Vernazza Pietro, Risch Martin, Ritzler Michael, Hillmann Dorothea, Lung Thomas, Wohlwend Nadia, Risch Lorenz, Weber Myriam Carol, Paprotny Matthias
Prevalence of SARS-CoV-2 antibodies among Swiss hospital workers: Results of a prospective cohort study
Kohler P, Schlegel M, Risch L, Kuster S, McGeer A, Babouee Flury B, Albrich W, Notter J, Leal-Neto O, Güsewell S, Flury D, Sumer J, Kahlert C, Vernazza P. Prevalence of SARS-CoV-2 antibodies among Swiss hospital workers: Results of a prospective cohort study. Infect Control Hosp Epidemiol 2020; 42:604-608.
08.10.2020Prevalence of SARS-CoV-2 antibodies among Swiss hospital workers: Results of a prospective cohort study
08.10.2020Infect Control Hosp Epidemiol 2020; 42:604-608
Kohler Philipp, Schlegel Matthias, Risch Lorenz, Kuster Stefan, McGeer Allison, Babouee Flury Baharak, Albrich Werner, Notter Julia, Leal-Neto Onicio B, Güsewell Sabine, Flury Domenica, Sumer Johannes, Kahlert Christian, Vernazza Pietro
Novel dual HIV maintenance therapy with nevirapine plus lamivudine retain viral suppression through 144 weeks-A proof-of-concept study
Kahlert C, Cipriani M, Vernazza P. Novel dual HIV maintenance therapy with nevirapine plus lamivudine retain viral suppression through 144 weeks-A proof-of-concept study. PloS one 2020; 15:e0237770.
23.09.2020Novel dual HIV maintenance therapy with nevirapine plus lamivudine retain viral suppression through 144 weeks-A proof-of-concept study
23.09.2020PloS one 2020; 15:e0237770
Kahlert Christian, Cipriani M, Vernazza Pietro
Frequency of serological non-responders and false-negative RT-PCR results in SARS-CoV-2 testing: a population-based study
Baron R, Bodmer T, Imperiali M, Heer S, Renz H, Flatz L, Kohler P, Vernazza P, Kahlert C, Paprotny M, Ferrara F, Egli K, Risch L, Weber M, Thiel S, Grossmann K, Wohlwend N, Lung T, Hillmann D, Ritzler M, Bigler S, Risch M. Frequency of serological non-responders and false-negative RT-PCR results in SARS-CoV-2 testing: a population-based study. Clin Chem Lab Med 2020; 58:2131-2140.
31.08.2020Frequency of serological non-responders and false-negative RT-PCR results in SARS-CoV-2 testing: a population-based study
31.08.2020Clin Chem Lab Med 2020; 58:2131-2140
Baron Rita Christiane, Bodmer Thomas, Imperiali Mauro, Heer Sonja, Renz Harald, Flatz Lukas, Kohler Philipp, Vernazza Pietro, Kahlert Christian, Paprotny Matthias, Ferrara Francesca, Egli Konrad, Risch Lorenz, Weber Myriam, Thiel Sarah, Grossmann Kirsten, Wohlwend Nadia, Lung Thomas, Hillmann Dorothea, Ritzler Michael, Bigler Susanna, Risch Martin
EDTA-Anticoagulated Whole Blood for SARS-CoV-2 Antibody Testing by Electrochemiluminescence Immunoassay (ECLIA) and Enzyme-Linked Immunosorbent Assay (ELISA)
Kovac M, Egli K, Imperiali M, Heer S, Salimi Y, Renz H, Kohler P, Vernazza P, Kahlert C, Paprotny M, Bodmer T, Ferrara F, Risch L, Thiel S, Weber M, Grossmann K, Wohlwend N, Lung T, Hillmann D, Ritzler M, Bigler S, Risch M. EDTA-Anticoagulated Whole Blood for SARS-CoV-2 Antibody Testing by Electrochemiluminescence Immunoassay (ECLIA) and Enzyme-Linked Immunosorbent Assay (ELISA). Diagnostics (Basel) 2020; 10
14.08.2020EDTA-Anticoagulated Whole Blood for SARS-CoV-2 Antibody Testing by Electrochemiluminescence Immunoassay (ECLIA) and Enzyme-Linked Immunosorbent Assay (ELISA)
14.08.2020Diagnostics (Basel) 2020; 10
Kovac Marc, Egli Konrad, Imperiali Mauro, Heer Sonja, Salimi Yacir, Renz Harald, Kohler Philipp, Vernazza Pietro, Kahlert Christian, Paprotny Matthias, Bodmer Thomas, Ferrara Francesca, Risch Lorenz, Thiel Sarah, Weber Myriam, Grossmann Kirsten, Wohlwend Nadja, Lung Thomas, Hillmann Dorothea, Ritzler Michael, Bigler Susanna, Risch Martin
Phylogenetic Cluster Analysis Identifies Virological and Behavioral Drivers of HIV Transmission in MSM
Bachmann N, Kouyos R, Günthard H, Cavassini M, Bernasconi E, Vernazza P, Ramette A, Rauch A, Battegay M, Yerly S, Klimkait T, Perreau M, Böni J, Turk T, Kadelka C, Chaudron S, Nguyen H, Kusejko K, Swiss HIV Cohort Study. Phylogenetic Cluster Analysis Identifies Virological and Behavioral Drivers of HIV Transmission in MSM. Clin Infect Dis 2020
17.04.2020Phylogenetic Cluster Analysis Identifies Virological and Behavioral Drivers of HIV Transmission in MSM
17.04.2020Clin Infect Dis 2020
Bachmann Nadine, Kouyos Roger D, Günthard Huldrych F, Cavassini Matthias, Bernasconi Enos, Vernazza Pietro, Ramette Alban, Rauch Andri, Battegay Manuel, Yerly Sabine, Klimkait Thomas, Perreau Matthieu, Böni Jürg, Turk Teja, Kadelka Claus, Chaudron Sandra E, Nguyen Huyen, Kusejko Katharina, Swiss HIV Cohort Study
Polymorphisms of SOCS-1 are associated with rapid HIV progression rate
Hersberger M, Schmidlin K, Zwahlen M, Nemeth J, Marti-Jaun J, Vernazza P, Bochud P, Buehler M, Schlaepfer E, Speck R. Polymorphisms of SOCS-1 are associated with rapid HIV progression rate. J Acquir Immune Defic Syndr 2020
21.02.2020Polymorphisms of SOCS-1 are associated with rapid HIV progression rate
21.02.2020J Acquir Immune Defic Syndr 2020
Hersberger Martin, Schmidlin Kurt, Zwahlen Marcel, Nemeth Johannes, Marti-Jaun Jacqueline, Vernazza Pietro, Bochud Pierre-Yves, Buehler Marco, Schlaepfer Erika, Speck Roberto F
Repeated Syphilis Episodes in HIV-Infected Men Who Have Sex With Men: A Multicenter Prospective Cohort Study on Risk Factors and the Potential Role of Syphilis Immunity
Roth J, Battegay M, Kouyos R, Braun D, Bernasconi E, Vernazza P, Cavassini M, Trellu L, Thurnheer M, Lautenschlager S, Balakrishna S, Franzeck F, Swiss HIV Cohort Study (SHCS). Repeated Syphilis Episodes in HIV-Infected Men Who Have Sex With Men: A Multicenter Prospective Cohort Study on Risk Factors and the Potential Role of Syphilis Immunity. Open Forum Infect Dis 2020; 7:ofaa019.
12.01.2020Repeated Syphilis Episodes in HIV-Infected Men Who Have Sex With Men: A Multicenter Prospective Cohort Study on Risk Factors and the Potential Role of Syphilis Immunity
12.01.2020Open Forum Infect Dis 2020; 7:ofaa019
Roth Jan A, Battegay Manuel, Kouyos Roger D, Braun Dominique, Bernasconi Enos, Vernazza Pietro, Cavassini Matthias, Trellu Laurence Toutous, Thurnheer Maria Christine, Lautenschlager Stephan, Balakrishna Suraj, Franzeck Fabian C, Swiss HIV Cohort Study (SHCS)
Mortality from suicide among people living with HIV and the general Swiss population: 1988-2017
Ruffieux Y, Egger M, Keiser O, Vernazza P, Scherrer A, Marzolini C, Günthard H, Fux C, Cavassini M, Calmy A, Aebi-Popp K, Lemsalu L, Swiss HIV Cohort Study and the Swiss National Cohort. Mortality from suicide among people living with HIV and the general Swiss population: 1988-2017. J Int AIDS Soc 2019; 22:e25339.
01.08.2019Mortality from suicide among people living with HIV and the general Swiss population: 1988-2017
01.08.2019J Int AIDS Soc 2019; 22:e25339
Ruffieux Yann, Egger Matthias, Keiser Olivia, Vernazza Pietro, Scherrer Alexandra, Marzolini Catia, Günthard Huldrych F, Fux Christoph A, Cavassini Matthias, Calmy Alexandra, Aebi-Popp Karoline, Lemsalu Liis, Swiss HIV Cohort Study and the Swiss National Cohort
Risk of HIV transmission through condomless sex in serodifferent gay couples with the HIV-positive partner taking suppressive antiretroviral therapy (PARTNER): final results of a multicentre, prospective, observational study
Rodger A, Clarke A, Del Romero Guerrero J, Raffi F, Bogner J, Wandeler G, Gerstoft J, Gutiérrez F, Brinkman K, Kitchen M, Ostergaard L, Leon A, Ristola M, Jessen H, Stellbrink H, Phillips A, Lundgren J, Brockmeyer N, Van Eeden A, Weber R, Cambiano V, Bruun T, Vernazza P, Collins S, Degen O, Corbelli G, Estrada V, Geretti A, Beloukas A, Raben D, Coll P, Antinori A, Nwokolo N, Rieger A, Prins J, Blaxhult A, PARTNER Study Group. Risk of HIV transmission through condomless sex in serodifferent gay couples with the HIV-positive partner taking suppressive antiretroviral therapy (PARTNER): final results of a multicentre, prospective, observational study. Lancet 2019
02.05.2019Risk of HIV transmission through condomless sex in serodifferent gay couples with the HIV-positive partner taking suppressive antiretroviral therapy (PARTNER): final results of a multicentre, prospective, observational study
02.05.2019Lancet 2019
Rodger Alison J, Clarke Amanda, Del Romero Guerrero Jorge, Raffi Francois, Bogner Johannes R, Wandeler Gilles, Gerstoft Jan, Gutiérrez Félix, Brinkman Kees, Kitchen Maria, Ostergaard Lars, Leon Agathe, Ristola Matti, Jessen Heiko, Stellbrink Hans-Jürgen, Phillips Andrew N, Lundgren Jens, Brockmeyer Norbert H, Van Eeden Arne, Weber Rainer, Cambiano Valentina, Bruun Tina, Vernazza Pietro, Collins Simon, Degen Olaf, Corbelli Giulio Maria, Estrada Vicente, Geretti Anna Maria, Beloukas Apostolos, Raben Dorthe, Coll Pep, Antinori Andrea, Nwokolo Nneka, Rieger Armin, Prins Jan M, Blaxhult Anders, PARTNER Study Group